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# HSN Code 32129020: Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/)
- [Sub-chapter 3212: Pigments, Metallic Powders, Dyes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3212/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 32129020 ?

It includes Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter

### How much GST applies to Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter?

Under HSN 32129020, Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 32129020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−22.36% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+92.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4467 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3212: 0.32% of its exports; import side 0.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3212: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7643 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +257.14% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3212: 0.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 32129020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3212 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3212 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | 8.21 | 0.0002% | — | 1.63% | −7.33 | #7740 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.23% | 0.05% | 3.61 | 0.0001% | −56.03% | 0.71% | −3.26 | #8472 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.25 | 0.0001% | +257.14% | 0.23% | 1.29 | 0.0000% | −64.27% | 0.29% | −0.04 | #7463 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −21.60% | 0.13% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.57% | 0.09% | +0.51 | #7996 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −5.10% | 0.12% | 1.06 | 0.0000% | +125.53% | 0.17% | −0.13 | #8157 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.46 | 0.0001% | +164.52% | 0.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.26% | 0.06% | +2.06 | #7355 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.91 | 0.0001% | −22.36% | 0.32% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +92.50% | 0.10% | +1.14 | #7643 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.79%/yr, imports -32.60%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 32129020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 32129020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32129020 ranked #7643 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 32129020 ranks #7643 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3212, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4467 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 32129020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 32129020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 257.14% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.14 Crore in HSN Code 32129020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.91 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.77 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.14 Crore — ranking #4467 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -32.60% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter

India's imports under HSN Code 32129020 have grown at -32.60% CAGR, reaching ₹0.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 32129020 contributes 0.32% of Sub-Chapter 3212 exports — ranked #5

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3212, HSN Code 32129020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.10% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3212

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 32129090: Pigment Dispersions, Foils, Retail Dyes/Colorants: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32129090/) | ₹423 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 32129030: Other \| Aluminium Paste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32129030/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 32129010: Pigments in Oils/Varnishes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32129010/) | ₹45 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 32121000: Stamping Foils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-32121000/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 32129020: Retail Packed Dyes/Colouring Matter (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |